Prepare against Romulo Rodrigues Mota
Brazil · World #105,997 classical · FIDE ID 2181886
When preparing against Romulo Rodrigues Mota, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 75.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Romulo Rodrigues Mota, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romulo Rodrigues Mota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romulo Rodrigues Mota before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,918 | 1,993 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,891 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 60 | 16 | 34 | 54.5% |
| As White | 54 | 34 | 8 | 12 | 63.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 26 | 8 | 22 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romulo Rodrigues Mota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romulo Rodrigues Mota's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 98.1% | 69.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 69.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mota usually continues Bf4 (87.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mota usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mota usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Mota usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 96.4% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
Romulo Rodrigues Mota's chess games
All 110 games by Romulo Rodrigues Mota in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 60 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 24 | 18/3/3 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Charles Gauche | 2,248 | Caioba Telecom Open | D02 |
| Jan 2019 | Leandro Fabricio Campelo | 2,201 | 5th Florianopolis Open | A48 |
| Aug 2018 | Toyfeeq Jabbar | 2,182 | Caioba Telecom Open | D35 |
| Oct 2014 | Emerson de Sousa Veiga | 2,070 | 3rd Castanhal Open | D48 |
| Sep 2021 | Henrique Nemeth Junior | 2,068 | 9th Florianopolis Open | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2019 | 13 | 10 | 2,007 |
| 25th Pirai do Sul Open | 2020 | 12 | 8 | 1,595 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,817 |
| Belem Amazon Open U2200 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,866 |
| Belem zt | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romulo Rodrigues Mota's chess games?
110 games by Romulo Rodrigues Mota, from Nov 2014 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Romulo Rodrigues Mota has played.
What does Romulo Rodrigues Mota play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Romulo Rodrigues Mota opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romulo Rodrigues Mota answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Romulo Rodrigues Mota play as White?
As White, Romulo Rodrigues Mota's most-played openings in our database are: London System (24 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romulo Rodrigues Mota play as Black?
As Black, Romulo Rodrigues Mota most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Romulo Rodrigues Mota's FIDE rating?
Romulo Rodrigues Mota is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Romulo Rodrigues Mota played?
Our database contains 110 games by Romulo Rodrigues Mota, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (54.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romulo Rodrigues Mota?
110 games by Romulo Rodrigues Mota reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.